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1 pilbeam theatre 10am, 20 september 2018 Billabong Dreaming Activity Book ANSWERS Brought to you by Aqualification & Fitness Pty Ltd Proudly supported by Rockhampton Regional Council, AUSTSWIM and the Royal Life Saving Society 1

2 Meet the Characters Around the Home Complete the character names when you meet them! Water Safety Quiz 1. Who do you go swimming with? (Circle the answer) ADULT LITTLE BROTHER MY PETS GUIBIDYI SULLY Lay on your back to float! COOKIE Safety First! 2. If your adult leaves the pool area / bath tub, what do you have to do? You must go with the adult. Leave the pool area, hop out of the bath tub. PATCH JAMIE 3. Circle all the objects with water in them around your home. Stay calm and float! Don t jump into the river! PET BOWL BOOKS BUCKETS COUCH POND BIPU PUDDLE KITCHEN TABLE LARRY No running around the pool! MUM If it s flooded, forget it! TOILET SINK Around the Farm BLOW UP JAMIE MUM TULLY Always swim with an adult! COOKIE PATCH SULLY TULLY BOB If you re 12 or under, always wear a lifejacket on a boat! BOB LARRY Never leave children unattended in water! 4. If you swim in a farm dam, who must go swimming with you? Adult (children name an adult they can swim with). 5. Unjumble these aquatic farm danger words. OPLO MDA DAM GRUTOH TROUGH IGLA UANY GALI YUNA EKCER CREEK NRIGAITRIO LNSCHNAE IRRIGATION CHANNELS GDO LWOB DOG BOWL ISPD DIPS 1 2

3 Word Jumble Unjumble these words to find a water safety message. ESFAYT RSITF NI ETH AETWR ORWLD. SAFETY FIRST IN THE WATER WORLD. RTWHO A TBNUOAY DAI NWHE NRGESIUC. THROW A BUOYANT AID WHEN RESCUING. SAYAWL MSWI TWIH NA TALDU. ALWAYS SWIM WITH AN ADULT. INBIB ISFRT BINBI FIRST Word Search T K T S N O S S E L S E E K R T L U D A R E M N E W A T E R I R P A V S M T B L F C E B I G I S U I Y H R Y R O N D O S T T A L L L A R Y T E A T B U O S A A A F O U M F O L U N Y A L R U E P I G T C S F E R R G D E A A T E K C A J E F I L C Z R O C K S I D M E G N O B A L L I B (Psst!) For the answers, head to ww.aqualification.com.au/answers 3 ADULT ANIMALS BILLABONG BUOYANT AID CAREFUL CREEK CRUMBLY BANKS FLOAT LESSONS LIFEGUARD LIFEJACKET LOGS RIVER ROCKS SAFETY FIRST SLIDE STAY CALM TEMPERATURE WATER At the River 6. Are all rivers tidal? YES NO 7. Recognise dangers! Circle the dangers found in rivers. CURRENTS TEMPERATURE 8. What must you check before you dive into water? 9. If you are under the age of 12, what must you wear while in a boat? (Circle the answer) TROUSERS WILDLIFE SUBMERGED OBJECTS LACK OF SUPERVISION TIDE CRUMBLY BANKS JUMPER DEEP WATER PUDDLE SLIPPERY/MUDDY/ROCK BOTTOM LIFEJACKET 10. Write down 3 dangers found in and around lakes. 11. In an aquatic location, if you find yourself in trouble or danger in the water, remember to S T A Y C A L M! PUMP FAILURE SHALLOW WATER MURKY WATER CLEAR WATER You must check the depth before you dive into water. At the Lake 4 (Not all rivers are tidal. Parts of many rivers may be tidal but not all rivers run into the ocean.) Keep a water safety kit with a rope and bucket in the car! PICNIC GOGGLES Any of the following: watercraft (boats, jetskis etc) - submerged objects - wildlife - temperature - damming

4 At the Beach Congratulations! 12. When at the gumabari, swim between the F L AGS. Child Safety Awareness Certificate 13. Ask a LIFESAVER if you need help when you are at the beach. 14. What kind of rips are dangerous at the beach? Ripped school uniform Ripped socks Strong current of water flowing away from the shore 15. What should you do if you are stuck in a rip? CALL FOR HELP SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE 16. Why is running around the pool dangerous? 17. Breathholding games are At the Pool PANIC FLOAT You could slip and hurt yourself or someone else. DANGEROUS NGDARSUOE EAT FISH 16. If you are not comfortable in the deep end, you should stay In the deep end In the shallow end Close to your mum and dad Out of the pool At the shops This is to certify that has learned about the following water safety topics by participating in The Billabong Dreaming Project. Enter and Exit the water safely in a dam and river Swim with an adult Aquatic Farm Safety Look before you Leap Awareness of slippery surfaces River Dangers Back Float Understanding of currents Flash flooding Call for help Reach to rescue PFD on in a boat Royal Life Saving Society TOPICS COVERED Certified by: Lake Dangers Beach Safety Swim Between the Flags Rip awareness Listen to Lifeguards Dangers in the following aquatic environments: Home Backyard Pool Farm River Lake Beach Public Pool Aqualification & Fitness Supervise your children even at public pools! 5 7

5 Colouring In The Billabong Dreaming Project Brought to you by Aqualification & Fitness Pty Ltd Proudly supported by Rockhampton Regional Council, AUSTSWIM and the Royal Life Saving Society The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Rockhampton Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland Aqualification and Fitness Pty Ltd 8

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